This course examines the complex interrelationship between identity and violence within the religious traditions of the Ancient Near East, spanning from the Sumerian period through to the Persian …
Persian Book and Printing History
This course offers an in-depth exploration of early modern and modern Persian book history, focusing on the transnational development of print in the Persian language. Drawing on the remarkable …
Fundamentals of Persian
This intensive Persian course introduces students to the basics of the language, its writing system, sound patterns, grammar, and vocabulary. Designed for absolute beginners in the language, the …
Visual Culture of the Contemporary Middle East
This intensive 6-week summer course offers a curated exploration of the dynamic visual culture of the Middle East in contemporary times. Through key themes and mediums, we examine the cultural, …
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Women, Life, Liberty
This course explores the intersection of gender, human rights, and social justice through the lens of the global movements for women’s liberation and equality. Anchored in the themes of “Women, Life, …
The Mongol Empire and the World It Made
Most of Eurasia (the Middle East, East and South Asia, Eastern Europe) was once incorporated into the Mongol Empire and greatly influenced by Mongol rule. It may be said that the beginnings of modern …
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